Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase was all but offered the San Francisco 49ers' head coaching job by general manager Trent Baalke, but then Jim Tomsula was given the position. According to an NFL source, Gase and Baalke came very close to an agreement, but Gase was told by Baalke that he could only have the job if Tomsula was made the defensive coordinator. Gase turned that down and the 49ers immediately gave the head coaching job to Tomsula.

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and defensive line coach Jim Tomsula likely would be head coaching candidates if head coach Jim Harbaugh does not return next season, according to sources. Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase likely would be the top external candidate for the job, but the team is expected to thoroughly explore its internal candidates.